DE-CIX, the world’s largest operator of Internet Exchanges, has launched the first AWS Cloud On-Ramp in Istanbul, marking a significant development in cloud connectivity for Turkey and neighboring regions. The new service enables direct, secure, and high-performance access to Amazon Web Services (AWS) from within Turkey, reducing reliance on distant interconnection hubs such as Frankfurt.
With this launch, businesses and network providers in Turkey gain faster, lower-latency cloud access through local integration, which also translates into more efficient application performance and reduced data transfer costs. Bülent Sen, Regional Director at DE-CIX Türkiye, emphasized that the local AWS Cloud On-Ramp offers “a more efficient and cost-effective cloud connectivity solution” for customers already connected to the DE-CIX Istanbul exchange.
AWS Türkiye General Manager Berrin Özselçuk noted that the Cloud On-Ramp provides the most direct path to AWS resources. “By routing data through AWS’s global network, customers benefit from lower latency, enhanced processing speed, and reduced costs associated with network construction and operation,” she explained. The platform also includes multiple encryption options to enhance data security.
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The Istanbul Cloud On-Ramp would deliver enterprise-grade capabilities tailored for high-bandwidth, data-intensive workloads. It supports secured and scalable data transfers, hybrid cloud integration, and applications that require regulatory compliance – such as those in finance, healthcare, and government sectors. It is also optimized for advanced use cases including artificial intelligence and big data analytics, offering a compliant alternative to routing traffic over the public Internet.
The deployment of the AWS Cloud On-Ramp in Istanbul would align with a broader push for localized infrastructure in emerging digital markets and is expected to accelerate regional cloud adoption, particularly among enterprises seeking low-latency and high-security environments for mission-critical operations.
